More Than Books: Summer reading program reminder

There’s still plenty of time for adults and children to hustle down to the library and register for our summer reading program, “Have Book — Will Travel!”, and select a free paperback book on the spot. Adults and teens sign up at the second-floor information desk.

By Carole Dickerson

Journal Standard

By Carole Dickerson

Posted Jun. 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

By Carole Dickerson

Posted Jun. 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

There’s still plenty of time for adults and children to hustle down to the library and register for our summer reading program, “Have Book — Will Travel!”, and select a free paperback book on the spot. Adults and teens sign up at the second-floor information desk.

Preschoolers and elementary school children can join in this year’s celebration by either reading alone, reading aloud to someone special, or by being read to by a “reading partner” such as, but not limited to, Mom, Dad or a willing sibling or grandparent.

Both readers and preschoolers, as well as teens and adults, get paperback book prizes, courtesy of the Freeport Public Library Foundation, just for signing up for the program. Then, the more you read, the more chances you have for weekly prize drawings and the grand prizes, gift baskets for the kids, a laptop for teens, and a NOOK HD tablet for the adult grand prize.

Summer Program Update

Expect regular Summer Reading Program updates through Aug. 3, when the program ends. Between now and them, look forward to a variety of children’s programs, some teen programs, and reading incentive prizes for children, teens, and adults.

Teddy Bear Picnic

In keeping with the summer reading theme, “Have Book — Will Travel”, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to travel to a teddy bear picnic at 10 a.m. Saturday. Expect stories, crafts and snacks, but be sure to bring a blanket to sit on and a teddy bear to hug. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk, on the library’s website, or by calling 815-233-3000.

Tuesday Movie Mania

Every Tuesday, at 1 p.m., the library will be showing popular children’s films. All the movies are free and open to everyone. Popcorn is courtesy of Mrs. Mike’s. Next Tuesday’s film is “Brave”. The week after? “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”.

Pick up a complete movie schedule and information about all the other programs at the library.

Thursday Specials

Every Thursday, at 1 p.m., the library will have a special program aimed at elementary school-age kids. Next week’s program is a “Fly Your own Airplane Glider”, where children will have the opportunity to make their own airplane gliders and put them to a test in a race. Sign up for this program as there is a limit of 25 participants.

Summer Hours

Please remember that the library is closed on Sunday afternoons through Labor Day weekend. The library will also be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day.